Look out for comet, planets during the total solar eclipse
The temporary daytime darkness during the total solar eclipse also provides a good opportunity to observe some planets and even a colorful comet.
The temporary daytime darkness during the total solar eclipse also provides a good opportunity to observe some planets and even a colorful comet.
What causes a total solar eclipse?
What happens during the solar eclipse? FOX 4's Dan Henry explains and shows some other objects you will be able to see in the sky on April 8.
What happens during the solar eclipse? FOX 4's Dan Henry explains and shows some other objects you will be able to see in the sky on April 8.
2024 Eclipse: Kaufman County issues disaster declaration
More than 200,000 people are expected to visit Kaufman County for the once-in-a-lifetime event.
More than 200,000 people are expected to visit Kaufman County for the once-in-a-lifetime event.
Anatomy of a solar eclipse
Dan Henry breaks down what exactly will happen during the total solar eclipse on April 8.
Dan Henry breaks down what exactly will happen during the total solar eclipse on April 8.
FAA issues travel warning ahead of April's total solar eclipse
"Due to the high volume of traffic along the eclipse path, (airport) arrivals can expect lengthy delays during peak traffic periods," the FAA said.
"Due to the high volume of traffic along the eclipse path, (airport) arrivals can expect lengthy delays during peak traffic periods," the FAA said.
Kemp HS students taking part in eclipse study
Students and teachers from Kemp High School in Kaufman County will play a key role in research for this April's total solar eclipse.
Students and teachers from Kemp High School in Kaufman County will play a key role in research for this April's total solar eclipse.
2024 Eclipse: Kemp High School students to take part in cross-country research project
Students and teachers from Kemp High School in Kaufman County will play a key role in research for this April's total solar eclipse.
Students and teachers from Kemp High School in Kaufman County will play a key role in research for this April's total solar eclipse.
See it: Satellite images show Baltimore bridge before and after collapse
Maxar satellite images show the Francis Scott Key Bridge above the Patapsco River taken before the devastating crash. Photos taken around noon on Tuesday show the container ship under parts of the collapsed bridge and the search efforts underway around the crash site.
Maxar satellite images show the Francis Scott Key Bridge above the Patapsco River taken before the devastating crash. Photos taken around noon on Tuesday show the container ship under parts of the collapsed bridge and the search efforts underway around the crash site.
How North Texans reacted to the solar eclipse in 1979
With the April 8 eclipse around the corner, KDFW went back into the archives to find how North Texans experienced past eclipses.
With the April 8 eclipse around the corner, KDFW went back into the archives to find how North Texans experienced past eclipses.
Partial Solar Eclipse in North Texas (Feb. 26, 1979)
Charles Johnson with Channel 4 News joins groups of people watching the Feb. 26, 1979 partial solar eclipse at SMU and the Fort Worth Museum of Science.
Charles Johnson with Channel 4 News joins groups of people watching the Feb. 26, 1979 partial solar eclipse at SMU and the Fort Worth Museum of Science.
History of April 8 weather
The total solar eclipse will cast North Texas into darkness on April 8. So what will the weather be like? FOX 4 meteorologist Dylan Federico takes a look what the weather has been like in the past.
The total solar eclipse will cast North Texas into darkness on April 8. So what will the weather be like? FOX 4 meteorologist Dylan Federico takes a look what the weather has been like in the past.
Solar eclipse expected to impact the Texas power grid
On April 8, the moon will block the sun and the sky over Texas will be dark. The organization that manages the state's power grid is taking steps to make sure it can withstand a significant drop in solar power generation.
On April 8, the moon will block the sun and the sky over Texas will be dark. The organization that manages the state's power grid is taking steps to make sure it can withstand a significant drop in solar power generation.
Total solar eclipse viewer using cereal box: How to build your own
If you want to watch the total solar eclipse, you'll need eye protection or an eclipse-viewing device.
If you want to watch the total solar eclipse, you'll need eye protection or an eclipse-viewing device.
Here's what that strange light was in the North Texas sky Monday
What was in the sky tonight? The FOX 4 newsroom was flooded with questions about a strange light seen in the sky on Monday night.
What was in the sky tonight? The FOX 4 newsroom was flooded with questions about a strange light seen in the sky on Monday night.
What are the chances of a cloudy solar eclipse? Here's what history has to say
Will clouds ruin your view of the total solar eclipse? We took a look into the past to see your chance of having a clear view.
Will clouds ruin your view of the total solar eclipse? We took a look into the past to see your chance of having a clear view.
2024 Eclipse: Dallas preparing for crowds, traffic on day of eclipse
To avoid gridlock the Dallas Office of Emergency Management encourages employers to treat April 8 like a snow day, with only essential workers heading into the office.
To avoid gridlock the Dallas Office of Emergency Management encourages employers to treat April 8 like a snow day, with only essential workers heading into the office.
2024 Eclipse: How much the temperature will drop
Temperatures will fall during the total solar eclipse on April 8.
Temperatures will fall during the total solar eclipse on April 8.
2024 Eclipse: How much temperatures will drop
The April 8 total solar eclipse will cause temperatures to plummet in the middle of the day in North Texas. FOX 4 meteorologist Dylan Federico breaks it down.
The April 8 total solar eclipse will cause temperatures to plummet in the middle of the day in North Texas. FOX 4 meteorologist Dylan Federico breaks it down.
Total solar eclipse: How animals react to daylight turning dark
Spoiler alert: Many animals do “surprising things” during a total solar eclipse.
Spoiler alert: Many animals do “surprising things” during a total solar eclipse.
Severe geomagnetic storm could create Northern Lights displays in southern US on Sunday, Monday
A severe geomagnetic storm is underway, which could create auroras as far south as Alabama and Northern California.
A severe geomagnetic storm is underway, which could create auroras as far south as Alabama and Northern California.